US Bridges

SR2136 over Horsepen Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. N. Jct. SR2208 · Structure no. 000000000810103

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2136 over Horsepen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2136 over Horsepen Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2136
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location0.25 Mi. N. Jct. SR2208
RouteState Highway 2136
Coordinates36.11749, -79.89199
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2136 over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2136 over Horsepen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2136 over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2136 over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2136 over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.